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by Fishnchamp1
Wed Feb 28, 2007 1:08 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: OD16 GlassBottom Boat project for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 941

OD16 GlassBottom Boat project for sale

Must make room for wife's car... Spent over 5k cost in materials... you get all the materials to build the hull... All okume plywood, fiberglass and resin, plans, and cast acrylic window... sides are pre-cut and ready to attach... Stringers have been double reinforced and hull box is stronger than ...
by Fishnchamp1
Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:29 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: OD16 Glassbottom Project begins!
Replies: 13
Views: 5230

1953 zwitter! Thanks! I have a Judson supercharger ive been meanin to put on it, just havn't made the time yet. Maybe I'll get 46 whole hp out of it when its done! 8)
by Fishnchamp1
Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:27 pm
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: OD16 Glassbottom Project begins!
Replies: 13
Views: 5230

no worries ks, I'm just grateful that there are minds out there that have the willingness to help open mine up a bit! I will definately keep postin pics! 8)
by Fishnchamp1
Wed Jan 11, 2006 5:15 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: OD16 glassbottom project begins!
Replies: 22
Views: 3800

Hey Daddy, they sure do have the old diner in delray, great breakfast! I have posted a picture of how I had planned to attach the glass. http://gallery.bateau2.comdisplayimage.php?album=426&pos=6 KS, I wish I had read your post before the drawing. It should have had some space left for expansion...
by Fishnchamp1
Wed Jan 11, 2006 3:33 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: OD16 glassbottom project begins!
Replies: 22
Views: 3800

You said it Jacques! It's all about enjoying the project ! Delray/Boca area only has a couple shallow reefs/wrecks (in the back on my mind, I'm hoping this boat won't become one of them!), but I think it should be something fun in the Keys and Bahamas! Hopefully I could resell for the cost of materi...
by Fishnchamp1
Wed Jan 11, 2006 12:56 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: OD16 glassbottom project begins!
Replies: 22
Views: 3800

the "glass bottom" that i purchased is "cast cell acrylic" While I was looking for the material I had the salesman demonstrate strength of the material. we took a similar size piece of the material (2x5) and wrapped a rag around a 3lb hammer. Research also proved that 3/4" p...
by Fishnchamp1
Wed Jan 11, 2006 10:33 am
Forum: Builder's Power Boats
Topic: OD16 Glassbottom Project begins!
Replies: 13
Views: 5230

expansion, lol, great minds think a like! thanks for your input, i hadn't thought about the window actually being sucked downward away from the boat, but that is certainly a possibility. i will compensate during construction for this motion. THANKS! :D as far as sealants i was thinking of using unde...
by Fishnchamp1
Wed Jan 11, 2006 9:25 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: OD16 glassbottom project begins!
Replies: 22
Views: 3800

absolutely awesome link! someone somehwere has had this idea before, whew! :D
by Fishnchamp1
Wed Jan 11, 2006 8:37 am
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: OD16 glassbottom project begins!
Replies: 22
Views: 3800

PatrickO - 1" acrylic has negligable flex, I hit a piece of it with a hammer to test it and there was no visable movement. I plan to use stainless hardware to attach it. I think that with a good fit this window will probably be a strong point in the hull. Wingnut - I've been waitin to see Jacqu...
by Fishnchamp1
Tue Jan 10, 2006 11:20 pm
Forum: Power Boats
Topic: OD16 glassbottom project begins!
Replies: 22
Views: 3800

good call on the insurance note! :wink: What kind of seas can this boat handle without structural modifications (also take into account tiller style engine is planned for this project)?